Ex-Liverpool defender Matteo has brain tumour operation

Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo has undergone surgery on a brain tumour. Matteo, 45, had operation on Monday and is currently being treated in a Leeds hospital after coming out of intensive care.

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" thoughts of everyone at club are with Dom, his family and friends and we will be offering our support to m throughout this difficult time," Liverpool said in a statement on Saturday.

"A popular member of Liverpool side in 1990s and a regular pundit and commentator on LFCTV in recent years, Matteo made his debut for Reds in October 1993.

"We wish Dom a full and speedy recovery and will offer any support we can to his wife and family." Matteo started his career with Liverpool and made 155 appearances before moving to Leeds.

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He scored one of more memorable goals in Leeds history when his header against AC Milan in San Siro secured ir place in Champions League kckout sts in 2000-01 season. After four years he moved on to Blackburn and n finally Stoke, as well as winning six caps for Scotland. "Wishing my mate Dominic Matteo a speedy recovery - one of life's good guys," former Liverpool and Leeds striker Robbie Fowler wrote on Twitter, with Rio Ferdinand echoing similar sentiments and sending "best wishes"

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